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A community health nurse is performing a clinical epidemiology study of a mental disorder in a
population. Which tool should the nurse use in the study? correct answers 1. Natural history of
the disease
2. Diagnostic screenign test
3. Interventions used treat the illness
The nurse is teaching coping skills to a group of patients who lack emotional resilience. The
nurse gives an example of a stressful situation and asks the patients to handle it in their own
ways. How will this activity benefit them? correct answers It will stimulate the functioning of the
prefrontal cortes.
When considering the mental health continuum, place the following patient statements regarding
the patients' state of mental health in order from illness towards wellness. correct answers 1. I
dont believe i will ever feel happly again
2. I know i dont want to feel like this anymore
3. I recognize the importance of taking my medication regularly
4. I understand that i will have good days and bad days but i can handle that.
What are the functions of a RN in a psychiatric facility? correct answers 1. Planning nursing
interventions for patients
2. Teaching stress managment techniques to caregivers
3. Explainging drug prescriptions and regiments
Which branch of epidemiology is the nurse involved in when seeking outcomes for patients
whose depression was treated with electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)? correct answers Clinical
Which statement about diagnosis of a mental disorder is true? correct answers Culture may cause
variations in symptoms for each clinical disorder.
According to psychological theory, mental illness is caused by a faulty psychological process
that can be corrected by increasing personal insight and understanding. What challenged this
theory? correct answers Identifying the effects of chlorpromazine (Thorazine)
A group of nurses takes action to ensure that consumers have the authority to choose from
various health care options, participate in their health care decisions, and provide education and
support. Which component of the recovery process has been enhanced? correct answers
Empowerment
According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fifth edition, there is
evidence that symptoms and causes of mental illness are influenced by which factors? correct
answers Culture and ethnicity
A community health nurse is performing a clinical epidemiology study of a mental disorder in a
population. Which tool should the nurse use in the study? correct answers 1. Natural history of
the disease
2. Diagnostic screenign test
3. Interventions used treat the illness
The nurse is teaching coping skills to a group of patients who lack emotional resilience. The
nurse gives an example of a stressful situation and asks the patients to handle it in their own
ways. How will this activity benefit them? correct answers It will stimulate the functioning of the
prefrontal cortes.
When considering the mental health continuum, place the following patient statements regarding
the patients' state of mental health in order from illness towards wellness. correct answers 1. I
dont believe i will ever feel happly again
2. I know i dont want to feel like this anymore
3. I recognize the importance of taking my medication regularly
4. I understand that i will have good days and bad days but i can handle that.
What are the functions of a RN in a psychiatric facility? correct answers 1. Planning nursing
interventions for patients
2. Teaching stress managment techniques to caregivers
3. Explainging drug prescriptions and regiments
Which branch of epidemiology is the nurse involved in when seeking outcomes for patients
whose depression was treated with electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)? correct answers Clinical
Which statement about diagnosis of a mental disorder is true? correct answers Culture may cause
variations in symptoms for each clinical disorder.
According to psychological theory, mental illness is caused by a faulty psychological process
that can be corrected by increasing personal insight and understanding. What challenged this
theory? correct answers Identifying the effects of chlorpromazine (Thorazine)
A group of nurses takes action to ensure that consumers have the authority to choose from
various health care options, participate in their health care decisions, and provide education and
support. Which component of the recovery process has been enhanced? correct answers
Empowerment
According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fifth edition, there is
evidence that symptoms and causes of mental illness are influenced by which factors? correct
answers Culture and ethnicity
